Taco Norteno
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Taco Norteno, located at 8622 Huebner Rd in San Antonio, TX, underwent its most recent inspection on January 12, 2026, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation concerning the need to repair openings in walls and replace ceiling tiles in the public restrooms with a smooth, easily cleanable style. Across four recorded inspections, Taco Norteno has maintained a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
95
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
78
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PHYSICALLY AVAILABLE AND NO PROOF COULD BE SHOWN DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE THAT THERE IS AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE WHO IS FOOD MANAGER CERTIFIED AND PHYSICALLY AVAILABLE AND CAN SHOW PROOF OF CERTIFICATE; 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES PRESENT AT THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT LEAST 30 DAYS WITH THE FACILITY MUST HAVE PROOF OF A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; THESE CERTIFICATES SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE TO BE SHOWN DURING AN INSPECTION; FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES COULD NOT BE SHOWN DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
OBSERVED A PAIR OF TONGS WITH ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE FOOD CONTACT PART OF THE UTENSIL; DO NOT WRAP THE FOOD CONTACT PARTS OF UTENSILS WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO ALLOW EFFECTIVE CLEANING WHEN NEEDED(ALUMINUM FOIL IS NOT A CLEANABLE SURFACE); 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
228.223(j)
35
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
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